City

Wrangell, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  City and Borough of Wrangell County  ·  Alaska

👥2,105Population
💰$64,659Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$290,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.2%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 4.1%Other: 15%Race
White54.2%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.1%
Asian4.1%
Other15.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate460 (32.8%)
Some College156 (11.1%)
Associates339 (24.2%)
Bachelors165 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree280 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 24.2%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College11.1%
Associates24.2%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.5%Renter: 43.5%Tenure
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,659 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$290,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,047/mo
Total Housing Units1,266
Vacant Units355

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
89%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Wrangell, AK

Wrangell is a city in Alaska, located in City and Borough of Wrangell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,105 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Wrangell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,659 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wrangell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $290,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,047 per month.

The population of Wrangell is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.16%).

Wrangell, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Wrangell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99929 2,105 $64,659 $290,100 $1,047 3.5% 31.8% 56.5%